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F260 AAB

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,906 mi
Last recorded115,906 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 AAB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,906 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 115,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg by steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner arch slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Jun 2009 115,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2009 115,842 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 115,680 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 115,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 115,621 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 115,621 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 114,906 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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F260 AAB is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,125 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F260 AAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F260 AAB registered?

F260 AAB is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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